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Specialized experience includes managing or administering a Federal Nutrition Assistance Program or related multiple-site public assistance program.

1
Will you have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement? Answer to this question is required

Yes

1.1
Please give the dates/resume reference when you gained this experience. Maximum length of 250 characters.

No

2
Choose all of the following Federal Nutrition Assistance Programs with which you have program knowledge and experience: Answer to this question is required

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Child Nutrition Programs

Food Distribution Programs

WIC

None of the Above

3
Have you collected, analyzed, and interpreted data to identify trends in program administration and/or for compliance to policy? Answer to this question is required

I have education or training on performing the task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was closely monitored by either a supervisor or by a senior employee in order to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without direction by a supervisor or senior employee.

I have led or overseen the performance of this task by other specialists, and/or I am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to guide them in performing this task because of my expertise.

I have no education, training or experience in performing this task.

4
Have you evaluated the effectiveness of program operations and policies and developed recommendations for improvement? Answer to this question is required

I have education or training on performing the task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was closely monitored by either a supervisor or by a senior employee in order to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without direction by a supervisor or senior employee.

I have led or overseen the performance of this task by other specialists, and/or I am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to guide them in performing this task because of my expertise.

I have no education, training or experience in performing this task.

5
Have you interpreted and implemented program policies and regulations to ensure client conformance? Answer to this question is required

I have education or training on performing the task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was closely monitored by either a supervisor or by a senior employee in order to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without direction by a supervisor or senior employee.

I have led or overseen the performance of this task by other specialists, and/or I am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to guide them in performing this task because of my expertise.

I have no education, training or experience in performing this task.

6
I have worked with diverse groups to discuss changes in regulations and resolve problems. Answer to this question is required

Yes

No

7
I have reviewed regulations and policies that govern public assistance/social services programs. Answer to this question is required

Yes

No

8
Have you conducted reviews of organizations for compliance to program policies and guidelines? Answer to this question is required

I have education or training on performing the task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was closely monitored by either a supervisor or by a senior employee in order to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without direction by a supervisor or senior employee.

I have led or overseen the performance of this task by other specialists, and/or I am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to guide them in performing this task because of my expertise.

I have no education, training or experience in performing this task.

9
I have drafted briefings or reports to present ideas and concepts in a clear, precise manner. Answer to this question is required

Yes

No

10
I have written reviews of organizational procedures and policies to ensure conformance to regulation. Answer to this question is required

Yes

No

11
Have you written recommendations for changes to organizational programs that bring them into compliance or improve effectiveness or efficiency? Answer to this question is required

I have education or training on performing the task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was closely monitored by either a supervisor or by a senior employee in order to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without direction by a supervisor or senior employee.

I have led or overseen the performance of this task by other specialists, and/or I am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to guide them in performing this task because of my expertise.

I have no education, training or experience in performing this task.

12
I have verbally provided guidance, assistance, or training to external agencies or organizations. Answer to this question is required

Yes

No

13
I have verbally resolved conflicts or problems in an organizational setting. Answer to this question is required

Yes

No

14
Have you communicated findings and recommendations in order to facilitate their implementation? Answer to this question is required

I have education or training on performing the task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was closely monitored by either a supervisor or by a senior employee in order to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without direction by a supervisor or senior employee.

I have led or overseen the performance of this task by other specialists, and/or I am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to guide them in performing this task because of my expertise.

I have no education, training or experience in performing this task.

15
I have led in special projects, studies, or analyses dealing with issues or problems important to the organization. Answer to this question is required

Yes

No

16
I have reviewed the work of other employees for conformance to policy and overall objectives. Answer to this question is required

Yes

No

17
Have you guided and assisted other employees to accomplish assigned responsibilities? Answer to this question is required

I have education or training on performing the task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was closely monitored by either a supervisor or by a senior employee in order to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without direction by a supervisor or senior employee.

I have led or overseen the performance of this task by other specialists, and/or I am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to guide them in performing this task because of my expertise.

I have no education, training or experience in performing this task.

18
Do you have specialized education, training, or technical knowledge in evaluating complex documents? Answer to this question is required

Yes

No

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Reminder: In addition to this questionnaire, you must also submit all information/documents applicable to you as described in the vacancy announcement under "Required Documents." Please read the vacancy announcement carefully. Also please follow the online instructions carefully for submitting documents and check your account to confirm the documents are received in the online hiring system prior to the closing date. If all the required information is not submitted, you will be found ineligible for this position. Answer to this question is required

OK

20
How did you learn about this position? Answer to this question is required

This is a Federal job application system. Providing false information, creating fake IDs, or failing to answer all questions truthfully and completely may be grounds for not hiring, for disbarment from Federal employment, or for dismissal after the applicant begins work. Falsifying a Federal job application, attempting to violate the privacy of others, or attempting to compromise the operation of this system may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (US Code, Title 18, section 1001).